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BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The pedicle screw fixation system has been used for various spinal disorders. Many studies have been conducted on the fixation ability of the pedicle screw, but variable results have been reported based on bone qualities, pedicle screw properties, insertion techniques, and experimental methods. STUDY DESIGN: An experimental and biomechanical study. PURPOSE: To evaluate the geometric factors of screws affecting fixation ability after assessing pullout strength based on various pedicle screw designs and different bone densities. METHODS: Nine types of pedicle screws were prepared according to the outer diameter shape (cylindrical or conical), the inner diameter shape (cylindrical or conical), and thread shape (V shape, buttress shape, and square shape). The pedicle screws were inserted into standardized polyurethane foams of Grades 5, 15, and 20. The pullout strength of …